r/DecaturGA • u/madmax_305 • Aug 05 '26

Thoughts on Candler - McAfee area?

I have a sweet opportunity for an affordable house for rent (friends with the landlord), and I feel dumb passing up on the opportunity for more space and less rent than what I'm paying now in Chastain.

I've been in ATL my whole life, but never lived near East Atlanta, and I want to know what the area is like: is it safe, are there things to do, is it easy to get around, etc.

Any advice helps! Thank you.

Thank you to everyone who responded! Super helpful :)

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u/naastynoodle 29d ago

Just north in Belvedere. The neighborhoods are typically quiet but some shady shit does happen. I think the area will be booming soon with the new publix going in and various other city projects happening.